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The Dystopian Protagonist: Not Your Everyday Hero
Do you know what I like most about the dystopian protagonist? Dystopian protagonists are strong individuals who refuse to let their circumstances get them down. They may not have much power, but they do have agency, which is something we all need more of these days....
Why Dystopian Stories Are Not Fairytales
When you think of things like the Great Purge in Russia, or Mao’s Cultural Revolution, or more recently the storming of Capitol Hill, the world is a scary place. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We can choose what kind of society we want to live in, and how much...
Dystopian Future Art: From Metropolis to The Great Eye
I have noticed that a lot of dystopian future art and movies use architecture to reveal the full picture or thicken the plot. The architecture seems to project the nuances and subtleties in the storytelling of any piece of art or movie where the setting features...
Obsession Painting – Let’s Talk About Obsession
I sometimes worry that I obsess over things too much. That is more so true when it comes to my art. When I get into my creative mode, all activities essential to life sustenance cease. Time shrinks until I apply the final brushstroke to my painting, or whatever art I...
Self-doubt – Such Is Life
It has been a long time since I experienced the feeling of self-doubt. Let me clarify. I get the feeling of self-doubt almost on a daily basis, wondering whether I am smart enough, fast enough, young enough, or pretty enough? SELF-DOUBT IN LIFE Heck, every time I feel...
“Adapt or Perish” Explained with Adinkra Symbols – Art & Rant Therapy for the Soul
The way the world works has changed drastically ever since the pandemic struck. Never in all my years of existence has the quote, “adapt or perish” been so meaningful and literal. ADAPT OR PERISH – H.G WELLS In his book, The Passionate Friends, H.G. Wells...
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